The Covid-19 economic crisis is hitting the Hunter hard and fast with statistics from the Hunter Business Chamber show that 36,000 jobs were lost in the Hunter region in May and youth unemployment in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area having skyrocketed to 26.8 per cent.
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Key Points The man left the venue, then returned and refused to leave a licensed venue, police were called to remove the man. When police arrived the man begun swearing and throwing rocks at police The man attempted to encourage bystanders to assault police before fleeing.
A man has been charged with damaging a police vehicle after he allegedly kicked the door during an incident where officers were threatened with a knife earlier this week. Two men, aged 28 and 35, where charged after allegedly threatening officers with a knife during a
Fears of a second wave of Covid-19 in Victoria has sent Hunter residents into a toilet paper buying frenzy today. The shelves of Coles and Woolworths have been stripped bare from Newcastle to Cessnock this afternoon, leaving many people scratching their heads in disbelief. There is
Cessnock City Council welcomed a recent NSW Government announcement that will see a temporary Community Recovery Officer role established for the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA). The role will be dedicated to supporting the community following the bush fires that hit the LGA last fire season.
A man has been charged after allegedly threatening a police officer with a knife in Newcastle yesterday. Police will allege in court that about 2.10pm yesterday (Tuesday 23 June 2020), officers attached to Newcastle City Police District were patrolling Hamilton South when they were approached by
Key Points A man and woman arrested and charged Three officers assaulted OC spray deployed twice during the arrests. The man was refused bail and the woman was granted conditional bail A man and woman have been charged after allegedly assaulting three police officers in the
Key points Police investigate eight properties that were broken into in Hamilton and Merewether Three teens arrested and charged. All three teens were granted strict conditional bail. Newcastle City Police have made a breakthrough following investigations into eight break and enter offences that occurred in Hamilton
Enhanced opportunities for sport and recreation – including a new skate park and outdoor gym equipment – will be central to a draft Rathmines Park Master Plan now on public exhibition. The draft Master Plan and separate Plan of Management set out the future of the
Do you have household chemicals, gas bottles or fluorescent lights you need to dispose of? You can drop these and other items off for free at the next Chemical CleanOut event on Sunday 28 June. Get your items together and head to the Cleanaway Refinery located
Great news! Our City of Newcastle 2020/21 Budget has just passed at Council tonight. Our Budget is a $275 million boost to City’s economy that will generate up to 700 local jobs and is the centrepiece of City of Newcastle’s response to the devastating impact of
A reminder that our Household Chemical Cleanout is now on Sunday 26 July. 📆 During the drop off we need residents to stay inside their vehicles at all times to ensure social distancing is adhered with. Please put all waste in the boot of your car
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman’s body at a home in the Hunter this morning. Key Points Port Stephens Police found the body of a woman after speaking with a 20-year-old man The woman is yet to be identified The 20-year old
Key Points Second serious crash in 24 hours Two vehicle crash One person trapped and transported to hospital Last night Emergency Services responded to a serious crash at Lemon Tree Passage. This was the second serious crash in 24 hours. Port Stephens SES extracted a person
Hillsborough Road is in dire need of upgrades, and this week in Parliament Jodie Harrison MP called on the Government to commit to the upgrade of Hillsborough Road. As Australia enters the first recession in thirty years, infrastructure spending is a great way to boost local
A man and woman have been charged after a car crashed into a house following a pursuit in the Hunter yesterday. Key Points Police initiated a pursuit around 2.20pm The vehicle being pursued lost control and crashed into a house near Telarah 20-year old driver attempt
Key points Mayor Baker Celebrates Arbor Day 26 trees have been planted across Maitland Over 2000 seedlings have givin to community groups. Arbor Day is a holiday in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. Today, many countries observe such a holiday. Though usually
Police, Emergency Services and Westpac are currently on scene at a single vehicle accident on Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Salt Ash. If you are intending to travel on Lemon Tree Passage Rd, please be aware traffic diversions are in place.
Key Points Minimum Wage increase of 1.75% Low paid hospitality workers in the Hunter to benefit from wage increase Unions disappointed wage increase is lower than expected. The Fair Work Commission has just announced an increase to the minimum wage of 1.75% per week for workers
Key Points Two people were trapped inside the vehicle that crashed into house trying to evade police both were treated by NSW Ambulance One passenger esscaped and fled on foot. No one including a baby inside the house was injured About 2.20pm today (Thursday 18 June